Nuclear energy originates from the splitting of uranium atoms in a process called fission. At the power plant, the fission process is used to generate heat for producing steam, which is used by a turbine to generate electricity. The process starts by using pellets of uranium to heat water and create steam. After, a process known as nuclear fission begins. During nuclear fission, uranium atoms split and they absorb subatomic particles called neurons. The heat reaction produced from the neurons creates steam, the steam powers a series of turbines that convert the energy into electricity.
What are the advantages/disadvantages of using nuclear energy?
Some advantages of using nuclear energy are it produces huge amounts of energy, don't need alot of it, it produces small amounts of waste, and it does not create a greenhouse effect.
Some disadvantages of using nuclear energy is that it is non-renewable, it produces dangerous nuclear waste, and it is bad for many species such as plants, animals, and humans.
Nuclear Energy By: Ahmed Abuhalima
- What are the advantages/disadvantages of using nuclear energy?
Some advantages of using nuclear energy are it produces huge amounts of energy, don't need alot of it, it produces small amounts of waste, and it does not create a greenhouse effect.Some disadvantages of using nuclear energy is that it is non-renewable, it produces dangerous nuclear waste, and it is bad for many species such as plants, animals, and humans.